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Birmingham Auto Centre Ltd
Physical Garage
1 B Brighton Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 8PU
About Us
At Birmingham Auto Centre Ltd, as a long standing local Business, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and efficient service, from the moment you turn up, to the moment you collect your car. We specialise in servicing vehicles for local people and businesses at our site in Birmingham and have built a reputation for delivering quality service and customer care. Being in Birmingham, we at Birmingham Auto Centre Ltd are always busy, so we’re pleased to provide our online booking/pricing widget which enables you to put in your vehicle registration, and get an instant price for the service and or MOT of your car. There’s also a section i
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4.82 (970 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers overwhelmingly praise Birmingham Auto Centre for friendly, professional staff, speedy turnaround and excellent value — many mention free pick‑up/drop‑off and complimentary car washes. Reviewers also value clear, transparent pricing and helpful explanations, with numerous long‑term customers returning for annual MOTs and servicing. A minority report problems: occasional long waits, missed callbacks or late collection notices, limited on‑site parking and requests for more detailed digital reports or photos of work done.
AAR Servicing and Accident Repair Group Limited
Physical Garage
Unit 67 Arden Green, Arden Road, Birmingham, B6 6AR
About Us
Choose our garage in Birmingham for 5* service every time RAC Approved garage. We’re the auto experts near you. When you choose our garage in Birmingham, you always receive the very best experience. We complete every MOT, car service or repair to the same standard as a main dealer and we can solve any problem that you might have. When you choose us, you receive an honest service that truly cares and always gives you the best deal. We never miss a fault, and we’ll never find one for the sake of it. That’s why we’re so well-loved by drivers in Birmingham. Make us your first-choice garage today. Book your appointment online. Free collection an
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4.94 (116 reviews)
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Customers rave about a friendly, family-run garage that offers free collection and delivery, clear communication (regular updates and photos) and consistently competitive, fair pricing. The team’s professionalism, quick turnarounds and honest, trustworthy workmanship are repeatedly praised, creating many repeat customers and recommendations. Criticisms are rare but a few reviewers note the location can be hard to find.
Hastingwood Auto Services
Physical Garage
Unit 35 Hastingwood Business Park Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QR
About Us
Based in Erdington, we offer vehicle maintenance and repair, including collection & delivery service in the the wider West Midlands area. Our aim is to make our customers feel safer on the road through our high quality standards and together we combine over 45 years’ experience as apprentice trained and fully qualified vehicle mechanics.
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4.94 (101 reviews)
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Customers consistently praise the garage for friendly, honest staff, clear communication and good value, frequently noting fast MOTs, convenient collection/delivery and cars returned washed. Many reviews highlight helpful explanations of advisories and reliable, timely work. Only a few minor gripes appear — occasional booking/system hiccups, a missed boot clean and the rare unavailable courtesy car — but these are uncommon.
G S Autos Ltd
Physical Garage
UNIT 7 PORTWAY MOTOR CENTRE PORTWAY BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, B48 7JA
About Us
We are your local independant garage and carry out class 4, 5, and 7 mot tests and all aspects or motor vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair. We offer maintenance and car servicing packages to the general motoring public as well as contract customers whose fleets we maintain at given service intervals.
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4.9 (101 reviews)
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Customers overwhelmingly praise the garage for friendly, trustworthy staff, fast and efficient work, clear communication (including easy online booking) and good value, with MOTs often completed within 30–45 minutes. Regulars emphasise honest, no‑pressure advice and prompt turnaround, many saying it’s their go‑to garage and recommending it to family and friends. A few isolated negatives appear — one no‑show/communication failure and occasional complaints about unexpected add‑on costs — but these are rare compared with the volume of positive reviews.
Smart MOT and Service Centre
Physical Garage
105 Adams Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4DE
About Us
Smart MOT & Service Centre are your local independent Bosch Service Centre garage based in Nechells. We take great pride in being able to offer our customers a fast, affordable and customer oriented service. We opened our doors back in 2015 and have gone from strength to strength over the last few years, having built up a steady loyal customer base and a good reputation in our local area. That said, however, new business is always warmly welcomed too. Class 4 , 5 & 7 Testing Centre. Highly trained staff and the latest technology. Collection and delivery in a radius of 3 miles. We carry out class 4, 5 and 7 MOT's in-house as well as all se
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4.88 (176 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, repeatedly praising the friendly, professional reception team and workshop staff, quick MOTs and repairs, clear communication, honest advice and good value pricing, plus convenient online booking, collection/drop‑off and strong air‑con/regas work. A minority mention weaknesses: occasional delays or jobs taking longer than quoted, one poor experience with a late‑arrival booking, and infrequent hiccups with courtesy‑car logistics or payment options.
Cotteridge Car Care
Physical Garage
1 Northfield Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, B30 1JD
About Us
Established Family run business with over 30 years in the trade. We only use high quality oils such as Shell Helix and OEM manufactured filters to ensure the best for your car. We have access to Dealer technical data to ensure the best quality work, but not at Dealer prices.
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4.85 (121 reviews)
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Customers are overwhelmingly positive, praising the garage’s speed, clear communication and honest, friendly staff — many mention fast MOTs, helpful diagnostics and good value. Common strengths are easy online booking, short‑notice or same‑day slots, Saturday opening and a no‑hard‑sell approach. A few reviewers report appointment cancellations or paperwork delays, occasional high parts costs and one note about limited experience with large engines (plus a single service error), but such criticisms are rare.
CW VEHICLE SERVICE
Physical Garage
8-12, Riverside Drive Off Albert Street, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9BF
About Us
AA & RAC approved garage - FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY across Birmingham & Solihull We’re based in STECHFORD, just walking distance away from the Stechford Retail Park. That way, if we need to hold on to your car for a little while, we’re still around public transport networks. We’re not too far from the NEC and Birmingham Airport too, which means customers in Marston Green, Elmdon, Stechford, Sparkhill, Solihull and surrounding areas all have access to quality garage services. We provide MOT testing, servicing and repairs for all makes and models. We are AA Certified Garage RAC Approved and part of the Trusy My Garage Scheme, Book online t
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4.81 (475 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Nearly every reviewer praises the garage for clear communication, detailed inspection videos and convenient pick‑up/drop‑off, with many highlighting friendly, professional staff and fast, efficient MOTs and services. Customers particularly value the transparency (video evidence, online approvals), reasonable pricing and same‑day turnarounds, which makes it a frequent repeat choice. A minority raised issues — disputed or unexpected charges, occasional missed checks or poor follow‑up, and a few workmanship/diagnosis complaints (including one serious allegation of diesel being put in a petrol engine).
Smiths Repair & MOT Ltd.
Physical Garage
Unit C42 Hasting Wood Business park wood lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QR
About Us
Smith Repair & MOT is a local independent garage in Erdington specialising in tyres, MOT testing and car repairs. Our staff pride themselves on delivering a fast and friendly service you can trust and rely on. We have tyres to fit every budget, from economy cheap tyres in Birmingham to premium ultra high performance tyres in Birmingham.
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4.79 (127 reviews)
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Most customers praise the garage for friendly, professional staff, quick turnaround and clear communication, often singling out the convenient collection/delivery service, reasonable pricing and a clean waiting area with complimentary drinks. Many reviewers note good value and honest, straightforward advice—simple fixes are charged fairly and MOTs/services are typically completed promptly. A minority, however, report problems ranging from missed faults or poor repairs to occasional delays and difficult access, so while recommendations are widespread there are a few concerning exceptions.
WMSS Ltd West Midlands Service Specialists
Physical Garage
Unit AF37,Hastingwood Ind Estate, Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QR
About Us
WMSS Our trained technicians have over 75 years combined experience working with a wide range of vehicle makes and models including Saab, BMW and Mini. We can provide genuine parts (or third party alternatives) for any make or model and use the lastest diagnostic equipment including Tech 2 and Autologic enabling us to diagnose faults for any age of vehicle
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4.79 (105 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Customers largely praise WMSS for friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround and good value for money — many reviews mention clear explanations, efficient MOTs, wheel alignments and extras like valets or collect/drop services. Repeat positives are trustworthy mechanics, helpful communication and prompt booking, which has built strong customer loyalty. A minority flag weaknesses: occasional poor or unclear communication, one or two claims of high repair quotes, and the location can be hard to find.
Auto Solutions & Parts Limited
Physical Garage
231A Montgomery St, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1DS
About Us
Welcome to Auto Solutions & Parts Limited RAC APPROVED GARAGE Professional and reliable service for all your car needs. ENGINE REBUILDING OR RECONDITIONING SPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS IN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT FOR ALMOST ALL MAKES We offer services like MOT, All types of mechanical work undertaken We offer air con re-gas both new & old types of air con gas We have new & part worn tyres available at very competitive prices with fitting & balancing
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4.76 (158 reviews)
Reviews Summary
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Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with customers repeatedly praising quick turnarounds, clear communication, friendly and professional staff, honest advice and very competitive prices. Visitors also highlight easy booking, prompt MOTs and services with little or no waiting, transparent costs and reliable workmanship. A small minority report problems — unresolved faults after a service, alleged damage to alloys and occasional complaints about attitude or pricing — suggesting scope to tighten quality control and dispute handling.
What is a car battery?
A car's battery, which is rechargeable, is one of those components that must be fully-functional for a car to start. This is because its main purpose is to feed electricity to the starter, which starts the engine. Once the engine is running, power for the car's electrical systems is supplied by the alternator, which takes around 20 minutes to fully recharge a car battery.
How long does a car battery last?
- As with all batteries, its strength will diminish over a period of time, rechargeable or not.
- Although some batteries need to be maintained, most motorists opt for a maintenance-free version.
- Car batteries are designed and built to last between 3-5 years.
- One should buy a 5-year car battery if the car will be driven in harsh weather or on frequent, short car journeys.
What are the possible signs that a car needs a new battery?
- The “charge” indicator on a car’s dashboard lights up.
- Headlights are dim or don’t come on at all.
- The engine does not, or takes a while, to start.
- Some electrical components in the car are not working correctly.
- Corrosion on the terminals.
- The car backfires.
How do I avoid running down a car battery?
- Frequently check that the terminals aren’t corroded and that everything is connected properly.
- Its life can also be curtailed if used to power non-automobile electronic devices, such as a television.
- Use the car at least once a week.
- Don’t sit in the car with engine off, but the radio or lights on, for an extended period of time.
How long does it take to change a car battery?
- Even though car batteries are heavy, it is usually a straightforward job to replace one.
- If you don’t want to do it yourself then a garage can do it for you for a minimal charge.
- They will often do it for free if you buy it from them.
How much does a new car battery cost?
- Up to £100, depending on the car, the quality and the length of time stated on it that it is expected to last.
Driving in Birmingham
Birmingham is the second largest and most populous UK city after London, a fact which might go some way to explaining why it’s simply stuffed with things to do and see. Six universities keep the place youthful with a vibrant and multi-cultural grassroots art, music and literary scene. Birmingham’s international reputation has been built on its many celebrated cultural institutions. As well as housing the world’s largest pre-Raphaelite collection of artwork, the city is home to the Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Symphony Orchestra, the Repertory Theatre and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts as well a diverse range of other arts, theatre and music venues.
You’ll find high street and designer shops at the Bullring and Mailbox centres, and if vintage chic is more your thing then wander the quirky East Side for some unique finds. Birmingham’s drink and food scene is currently thriving, with exotic flavours catering for all tastes. It also boasts four Michelin-starred restaurants (more than any city in England except London) and street food that’s hard to beat. It may be a tightly populated place but Brummies love their green spaces. As well as the splendid Birmingham Botanical Gardens there are an additional five hundred and seventy-one parks to choose from - more than any other European city.